'Sound of Music' to continue at Cornerstone after student actor breaks back

Courtesy PhotoSound of Music shows will continue at Cornerstone University

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Jacob Loomis, the freshman playing Captain von Trapp in the "Sound of Music" stage performance at Cornerstone University will not continue in his role after breaking his back in a bicycle accident. But the remaining scheduled performances will resume after Spring Break.

According to Cornerstone spokesperson Kelli Cottrell, Loomis will be replaced by Shane Hurst, who was playing the role of Rolfe Gruber, the love interest of the eldest Von Trapp daughter. The role of Rolfe will now be played by two other actors to the show: Justin Duff and Kyle Juresich.

Tickets purchased for the cancelled show will be honored at any upcoming performance, Cottrell said. To purchase tickets call 616-516-0000 or for more information visit the university website.

The school also added a special "singalong performance" on Thursday, April 12. Return to MLive for more details on this upcoming interactive show.